Broad Cove surf break

Broad Cove surfForecast / Nova Scotia / Canada

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 06 Dec 2025 AST
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Broad Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Broad Cove sea temperature is
6.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 07) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 12 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 11) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 13) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sun 7th Dec)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf 2PM (Thu 11th Dec)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 11th Dec)8ft (2.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast A dusting of new snow. Icy conditions (max 4°C on Sat night, min -9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sun night, fresh winds from the NW by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Icy conditions (max 10°C on Wed night, min -9°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed night, light winds from the WSW by Thu night).

Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
4
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
E
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.6
SE
0.4
SE
0.3
SSW
0.1
E
0.1
E
1.5
SSW
1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.9
SSW
2.5
S
2
S
1.6
S
1.2
SSE
1.8
SSW
1.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)1399988888151457671010981011
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)138716374246211244108881033071199755408207637786
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
WNW
15
NW
10
NNE
25
NNW
30
NW
20
NW
15
W
10
WSW
30
SW
15
WSW
15
SSW
35
SSW
25
WSW
10
WSW
5
SSW
25
SE
35
WSW
30
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoncross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:45AM
1.96
9:31PM
1.65
9:37AM
1.90
10:26PM
1.62
10:31AM
1.81
11:21PM
1.59
11:25AM
1.70
12:17AM
1.55
12:22PM
1.58
1:14AM
1.51
1:21PM
1.47
2:10AM
1.49
2:22PM
1.38
3:03AM
1.49
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:17PM
-0.06
3:24AM
0.24
4:10PM
-0.02
4:19AM
0.30
5:02PM
0.05
5:16AM
0.36
5:55PM
0.14
6:16AM
0.43
6:49PM
0.24
7:18AM
0.48
7:42PM
0.33
8:22AM
0.50
8:36PM
0.41
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Sunrise7:37--7:37--7:39--7:39--7:41--7:41--7:43--
Sunset-4:38--4:38--4:38--4:38--4:38--4:38--4:38-
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light snow
light snow
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----------11-3---310-
Temp. °C23434-1-2-5-8-6-2345109857106
Feels °C (?)-3-30-1-1-6-9-15-15-13-7-5-11345216-2
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Information about the Broad Cove Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broad Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Nova Scotia? If you are looking for accommodation near Broad Cove, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nova Scotia, consider staying in Liverpool which is 23 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Nova Scotia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bridgewater which is 25 km (16 miles) away, Lunenburg, Shelburne and Halifax.

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